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Job offered is Temporary and Full-time.How to Apply: Contact the employer listed below or apply at nearest American Job Center.Employer Name: ProtecTerra, LLCEmployer Address: 4861 Keats Grove Lane, Lexington, KY 40513Point of Contact: Brent Bartram Email: infoprotecterra@udwss.comPhone: 859-413-3727Website: form.jotform.com/UDWSS/protec-terra State Workforce Agency: Kentucky Department of Workforce InvestmentAmerican Job Center Contact information: Kentucky Career Center - Lexington 2473 Fortune DrSuite 180Lexington, KY 40509 Phone: 859-267-2223Hours: 8 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. Monday - FridayBusiness Rep: NoVeterans Rep: YesYouth Services Contact: YesLast Updated: 05/13/2024Job Title: Herbicide application Foreman and Herbicide applicatorsJob Duties: May include, but not limited to:- Gather and remove litter.- Use hand tools, such as shovels, rakes, pruning saws, saws, hedge or brush trimmers, or axes.- Operate vehicles or powered equipment, such as mowers, tractors, twin-axle vehicles, snow blowers, chainsaws, electric clippers, sod cutters, or pruning saws.- Water lawns, trees, or plants, using portable sprinkler systems, hoses, or watering cans.- Prune or trim trees, shrubs, or hedges, using shears, pruners, or chain saws.- Mix and spray or spread fertilizers, herbicides, or insecticides onto grass, shrubs, or trees, using hand or automatic sprayers or spreaders.- Care for established lawns by mulching, aerating, weeding, grubbing, removing thatch, or trimming or edging around flower beds, walks, or walls.- Follow planned landscaping designs to determine where to lay sod, sow grass, or plant flowers or foliage.- Trim or pick flowers and clean flower beds.Trim or pick flowers and clean flower beds.- Attach wires from planted trees to support stakes.Attach wires from planted trees to support stakes.- Plant seeds, bulbs, foliage, flowering plants, grass, ground covers, trees, or shrubs, and apply mulch for protection, using gardening tools.- Mow or edge lawns, using power mowers or edgers.- Rake, mulch, and compost leaves.- Decorate gardens with stones or plants.Special Skills Requirements Description:- Must be willing and able to tolerate very hot or very cold temperatures.- Must be willing and able to tolerate loud noises.- Must be able to walk long distances while carrying 50 pounds on back throughout day and be able to perform physical labor. - Must be available entire contract period.- Must be willing and able to travel every 2-3 days along an itinerary.- May conduct post-hire, employer-paid drug testing.Education Required: NoneTraining Required (months): 0 Work Experience Required (months, occupation): NoPrimary Worksite Address: 4861 Keats Grove Lane, Lexington, KY 40513Additional Worksite Locations (Counties and MSAs) if applicable: (Multiple Cities, KY, Fayette County, Lexington-Fayette, Kentucky, MSA)(Multiple Cities, IN, Morgan County, Indianapolis-Carmel-Anderson MSA)(Multiple Cities, IN, Harrison County, Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN MSA)(Multiple Cities, OH, Holmes County, North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan MSA)(Multiple Cities, WV, Harrison County, Northern West Virginia nonmetropolitan MSA)(Multiple Cities, OH, Fairfield County, Columbus, OH MSA)(Multiple Cities, KY, Perry County, East Kentucky nonmetropolitan area MSA)(Multiple Cities, KY, Pulaski County, South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan MSA)(Multiple Cities, KY, Fleming County, Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area MSA)(Multiple Cities, ME, Aroostook County, Versant MSA)(Multiple Cities, MN, Isanti County, East Central Electric MSA)# Workers: 75Start Date: 04/01/2025End Date: 10/31/2025Basic Hourly Wage (from - to): $13.80/hr - $18.40/hrOvertime Hourly Wage (from - to): $20.70/hr - $27.60/hrPay Frequency: Weekly Work days: Monday - FridayHours per week: 40Start Time: 7:00amEnd time: 4:00pmOvertime Hours Available: YesDaily Transportation Provided: YesOTJ Training Available: YesEmployer-provided Tools and Equipment: YesHousing Provided: Yes Deductions from Pay: N/ASpecial Requirements and Provisions: - Schedule varies (days of the week and shift times). Additional hours may be offered. May be required to work weekends. - Itinerary starts in Fayette County, Kentucky.- Work will be performed at various locations (see list of all counties included in itinerary for reference). - Periodic daily or weekly travel. - Itinerary subject to change depending on weather and external factors. - All Begin and End dates on Appendix A reflect the application Start and End dates to provide Employer itinerary flexibility.- Hourly wage is dependent upon on location. See Appendix A for details.- Employer will pay the highest of all prevailing wages for each worksite location throughout the entire period of employment.- Employer may offer a bonus depending on experience and merit. - Daily Transportation is provided to all worksites from primary worksite. - Employer provides optional housing to workers who do not reside within a reasonable commute to primary worksite location.Assurances: Employer will make all deductions from workers’ paycheck required by law. Employer will provide all tools, supplies and equipment to perform job at no charge to worker. Employer guarantees to offer work for the hours equal to at least ¾ of the workdays in each 12-week period of the total employment period. A single workweek will be used as a standard for computing wages. H-2B workers will be reimbursed in the first workweek all visa, visa processing, border crossing, and other related fees, including those mandated by the government (excluding passport fees). Transportation (including meals and lodging) to the place of employment will be provided, or its cost reimbursed, if the worker completes half of the employment period or if, after deducting the total cost owed to the worker in the first workweek, the worker does not earn enough to make the federal minimum hourly wage. Return transportation will be provided if the worker completes the employment period or is dismissed early by the employer. The amount of transportation payment or reimbursement will be equal to the most economical and reasonable common carrier for the distance involved. Daily subsistence will be provided at a rate of $15.88 per day during travel to a maximum of $59.00 per day with receipts.